TWiT
Some time ago, when podcasts were just starting off, circa 2005-ish, a workmate introduced me to This Week in Tech (TWiT) with Leo Laporte. So, just out of interest, I downloaded an episode of TWiT. It was excellent. I also discovered that John C. Dvorak was involved in TWiT and I have been a long time follower of John C. Dvorak. I feel that one must always write the full name for John C. Dvorak as there seems to be no suitable shortening that conveys the appropriate meaning or weight. To me John C. Dvorak comes across as a realist (just like me). Generally what he comes up with turns out, in the fullness of time, to be the final outcome even though his forecasts might be initially misconstrued as negative.
Anyway, back to TWiT. The TWiT stable has grown significantly since I downloaded my first episode. TWiT now includes the following regular podcasts (this is not a complete list):
- The original TWiT podcast.
- Windows Weekly (with Paul Thurrott from the WinSuperSite).
- Radio Leo.
- Security Now.
For a list of all the TWiT podcasts go to the main TWiT Web site at www.twit.tv.
Some TWiT podcasts have complimentary vodcasts however I am more into just the podcasts. I have found that two of the best places to listen to podcasts are when travelling in the car or trying to get to sleep. It typically takes me about an hour to go from lying down in bed to snoozing off. The trick with the second approach is to know where to start up listening to the podcast again because you fell asleep. Another option is to put a podcast on when working from home—rather than listening to the radio in the background. There is a small problem with this working-from-home approach in that, I find, when I am deep into work I tend to tune out from the podcast.
I find that with listening to the various TWiT podcasts, the ones that I prefer, I get little hints and tips of things that are extremely useful for both my work (I am an IT Consultant) and my personal computing enjoyment. I can then go and research them further as required if needed.
I recommend that anyone interested in computing (IT) try one or two TWiT podcasts to see if they think there is anything in it for them. I suggest starting with the original TWiT podcast involving the regular TWiT team or a Windows Weekly podcast.
Barry.